TELL CITY – The third annual blessing of the animals event will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Tell City. Everyone is invited to take their pets, leashed or otherwise contained, for a blessing. Beverages and snacks, for people and pets, will be provided. The church is located at 802 10th St. in Tell City.

CHRISNEY – The Town of Chrisney is set to add another fall festival to the local schedule of events with the inauguration of the first annual Chrisney Fall Fest beginning Thursday (Today) and continuing through Saturday, Sept. 15 to 17, at the town park.

The new annual tradition builds on the success of Chrisney’s sesquicentennial celebration last year, and event organizers hope to make Chrisney a destination for revelers for many years to come. A schedule of events has been released detailing all the attractions to come.

JASPER – The cause is extremely important. And a good time is practically guaranteed.

On Saturday, Oct. 1, Crisis Connection Inc. will host a Celebration of Courage Brunch and Silent Auction at Sultan’s Run in Jasper. Doors open at 9 a.m. CDT. Chef Tim Flick will cater and attendees will enjoy his “fare with flair” would be an understatement. The meal alone is well worth the cost of admission.

While the issue of domestic and sexual violence is serious, this special morning will be dedicated to fun for brunch goers.

TELL CITY – If you’re a proud pet owner or would like to be, mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 17 when the Tractor Supply Co. store in Tell City will celebrate your furry friends for Pet Appreciation Week’s Main Event.

The main event will include pet adoptions with community groups, product samples and giveaways, drawings for gift cards, and other family friendly activities.

In addition, deals on pet products, from food and treats to toys and crates, will be featured from Sept. 14 to 18.

TELL CITY – The Belle of Cincinnati will travel downstream in October and will make a stop in Tell City for a busy day of events.

BB Riverboats sponsors a fall tour each year and the Belle of Cincinnati last stopped in Tell City in 2012.

The craft will visit the city Sunday, Oct. 23. A brunch cruise is planned for the late morning, with boarding at 11 a.m. The cruise will begin at noon and will end at 2 p.m. A sightseeing cruise will board at 3 p.m. with the 90-minute cruise lasting from 3:30 to 5 p.m.